2006 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · LR06 PBF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a concerning degradation in suspension and way components. While it passed the most recent test in November 2025 at 24,531 miles, this followed a significant failure just three days prior. That failure revealed multiple critical issues with the steering linkage ball joints and front suspension arms, indicating that previously minor wear noted in earlier tests has progressed to a point of safety failure requiring immediate repair to maintain compliance. At 24,531 miles, the vehicle has exceptionally low mileage for a twenty-year-old, averaging roughly 1,200 miles per year. This low usage suggests the car has likely sat stationary for long periods, which often explains the premature deterioration of rubber components and bushings. The data history shows a consistent pattern of covering approximately 1,500 miles between annual tests from 2023 to 2025, confirming that the mechanical issues are related to age and material fatigue rather than high-mile wear-and-tear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry, as faults regarding bushes, artwork pins, and ball joints have appeared consistently across the last three test cycles. The 2024 failure highlighted seriously weakened front brake discs and thin pads, suggesting that the braking system may have suffered from corrosion due to lack of use. Furthermore, the 2023 report of corrosion on the nearside rear suspension mounting area requires a close look to ensure that structural rust has not advanced beyond the initial advisory noted by the tester.